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Understand the music industry, your rights as a creator and how you get credited and paid when you write, perform or record a song.

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Entrepreneurship for Composers

How can you make money as a composer?
 The music industry is a complex world. There are many ways to generate revenue – many more than just through performances or online streams.

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Music creators’ rights

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The music industry ecosystem

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Copyright and related rights limitations and exceptions

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